de Blasio decision by Wednesday

Democratic City Councilman Bill de Blasio is expected to announce by Wednesday whether he will be a candidate against Rep. Vito Fossella this year.

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Lavelle said he struck an agreement with de Blasio after meeting with the Brooklyn lawmaker on the Island last weekend, with de Blasio saying he'd let him know within 10 days if he would oppose Fossella (R-Staten Island/Brooklyn).

via Staten Island Advance